Not many people saw how hard he fought for the privilege to be called an Olympian. I did, I was there everyday watching and fighting with him. He spoke highly of his love for his family, for his maker and for his Country. I have so much respect for this man.#Mexico#Family@german_madrazo

Couldn’t be happier! Got my best time, finished the race and didn’t ski into a tree! But more importantly I got to share the experience with all our friends from the other exotic countries who never gave up! Soo much respect to them, the medalists and all athletes from around the world who represented their countries with pride!

I am dedicating this race to my two uncles “Veni Kami” and “Nove Latu” who passed away in December. I was running across Europe trying to qualify for the Olympics and wasn’t able to attend their funerals or say goodbye. They were the most humble, kind, hard working men you would ever meet.-God be with you till we meet again...-'Ofa ange 'ae 'Otua eKene taki ho fononga'Oua na'ake tuenoaLolotonga pe 'etau mavae-

I can’t wait to run on an Olympic track! After 12 weeks on skis it’s still hard to believe that this dream has come true! You guys have been amazing with all your support, without it we would not be here!I may not be fast, I may not have the best technique, but I can promise you that We will always show up, We will leave nothing in the tank and that We will always finish!Happy to be here#AlwaysFinishWhatYouStart@tongaskiteam

I just received a phone call from Thomas Bach, president of the IOC. He asked how my family and the people of Tonga were after the Cyclone. I told him they were ok but Tonga has been devastated. Thomas being the champion that he is and in amazing Olympic spirit offered to help rebuild sporting facilities in Tonga. This has been a dream of mine. To build an Olympic facility for the children of Tonga to one day have the privilege of being an Olympian and waving that flag. After the cyclone we have nothing but now we have some hope. This is why Thomas Bach is president of the IOC.#Champion#TrueOlympicSpirit

Thankfully family is safe despite some damage to our homes. Close to 40% of houses in the capital city Nuku’alofa are destroyed. Very devastating to our people.I will be looking at ways we can help support over the coming days. #PrayForTonga

Thank you for all the kind messages of support. Tonga has been hit very hard by Cyclone Gita resulting in a lot of damage. Still yet to hear word on the safety of family and friends along with the full scale of destruction. Things like this really put life and what’s important in life into perspective. I wish I could be there right now to help.#prayersForTonga

On our way! This is Steve the sports director for Tonga Ski. He has worked tirelessly behind the scenes for many years without payment to help get Tonga to the Olympics! He does it all out of his own passion#TrueTongan@tongaskiteam

The last two weeks have been a blur. I don’t think it had really sunk in what we collectively have done. But walking past the check in counter here in London’s Heathrow airport it hit me. I felt the emotion. I felt joy, I felt relief and I felt pride in what we accomplished in such a short time.Without all the people that have supported us on this journey this would not be possible. I can’t even begin to express my gratitude to all of you. Where would I start? Perhaps the best way is to let you all know that we did it. You are all a part of this story. We are taking Tonga to the Winter Olympics, and we did it together!Malo and Ofa Atu SEE YOU SOON KOREA!

Uphills are the hardest part. I’ve had many less than ideal results because I haven’t been able to sustain the uphill momentum in the later laps. This is one of the challenges of transitioning from being an explosive anaerobic athlete to an endurance athlete. The cure? More and more uphills !